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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.42, 898.70 and 402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.42, 898.70 and 402.30 is: 555.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.42 : 898.70 = 402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.42/898.70 = 402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.42x = 898.70 × 402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.42x = 361,550.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,550.26/651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.02

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